Hey Jude
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F C
Hey, Jude, don't make it bad
C7 F
Take a sad song and make it better
Bb F
Remember, to let her into your heart
C F
Then you can start, to make it better
F C
Hey, Jude, don't be afraid
C7 F
You were made to go out and get her
Bb F
The minute you let her under your skin
C F
Then you begin to make it better
F7 Bb
And anytime you feel the pain
F/A Gm
Hey, Jude, refrain,
Gm/F C/E F F7
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Bb
For well you know that it's a fool
F/A Gm
Who plays it cool
Gm/F C/E F
By making his world a little colder
F7 C
Na na na na na na na na na
F C
Hey, Jude, don't let me down
C7 F
You have found her now go and get her
Bb F
Remember to let her into your heart
C F
Then you can start to make it better
F7 Bb
So let it out and let it in
F/A Gm
Hey, Jude, begin
Gm/F C/E F F7
You're waiting for someone to perform with
Bb
And don't you know that is just you?
F/A Gm
Hey, Jude, you'll do
Gm/F C/E F
The movement you need is on your shoulder
F7 C
Na na na na na na na na na
F C
Hey, Jude, don't make it bad
C7 F
Take a sad song and make it better
Bb F
Remember to let her under your skin
C F
Then you'll begin to make it better (better,
better, better,better, better, oh!)
Eb Bb F
Na, na na na na na na ,na na na na, Hey Jude
How to play Hey Jude
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.